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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,452.08, 420,128.88 and 168,483.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,452.08, 420,128.88 and 168,483.52 is: 232,498.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,452.08 : 420,128.88 = 168,483.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,452.08/420,128.88 = 168,483.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,452.08x = 420,128.88 × 168,483.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,452.08x = 70,784,792,556.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,784,792,556.06/304,452.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,498.96

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